RealGM Wiretap

Celtics Officially Sign Greg Monroe

Feb 8, 2018 3:40 PM

The Boston Celtics have signed center Greg Monroe, the team announced today.

Waived by Phoenix on Feb. 1 after being acquired by the Suns via a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 7, Monroe is averaging 10.4 points (60.1% FG), 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 21.8 minutes in 25 games (14 starts) this season. The New Orleans, LA native recorded 11.3 points on 62.6% shooting and 8.0 rebounds in addition to his six double-doubles in 20 games with the Suns.

Originally drafted by Detroit with the seventh overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, Monroe has produced career averages of 13.9 points (51.4% FG, 70.4% FT), 8.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 29.3 minutes in 563 games (415 starts) with the Pistons, Bucks and Suns.